Accounting Manager (Sample)

Cloudelligent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Atlanta is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the close process and manage various financial activities. This role involves leading month-end and year-end closes, preparing financial reports, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a CPA is preferred, and 8-15 years of experience in general ledger accounting is essential. A working knowledge of US GAAP and experience with ERP systems are required.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of general ledger accounting experience is required.
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts is necessary.
• Prior experience in a Job Cost Accounting environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Assist with year-end financial audit.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Word

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Major ERP Financial Management system

Costpoint

Job description

Use your outstanding accounting skills to manage the close process for the Company. Join a talented team of financial professionals and work directly under the supervision of the Controller. This Accounting Manager will also perform a variety of other accounting activities (listed below) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Take the lead in the month-end and year-end close, including creating and entering journal entries and performing general ledger account analysis
• Manage indirect cost reports and submissions
• Prepare monthly financial reports for senior operations personnel
• Oversee and prepare month-end customer invoices
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Assist with the year-end financial audit
• Assist with development of the annual budget
• Manage state filing and registration process
• Sales and Property Tax Return preparation
• Perform special projects as assigned by Controller
• Occasional travel required (<25%)

Required Experience

• Working knowledge of US GAAP required
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of Excel and Word experience required
• Experience with a major ERP Financial Management system required, experience with Costpoint preferred
• Ability to collaborate professionally with operational department and external vendors
• Must be a problem solver
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts required
• Experience in a Job Cost Accounting environment strongly preferred
• Revenue recognition

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 8-15 years general ledger accounting experience
• CPA preferred